ALL Things CANS
How often do you update a CANS assessment
What is every 90 days from the final approval date
True or False:
You have to complete the entire CANS assessment for child under the age of 6
Fales
Yes or No
Should you include the caregiver's treatment plan
What is
Yes
Which section is 0 to 5 only?
What is Early Childhood
True or False:
a 3 rating in the Strengths Domain means a strength has been identified
What is False
Who is rated in this section
What is.. the person who is planning to assume custody and/or take responsibility for the care of this child/youth.
How many sections are there in a CANS Assessment
What is 8 Sections
True or False:
If Anxiety is making it virtually impossible for a child to function in any life domain, it is a 3 rating
What is True
What warrants the child to enter care should be labeled as a 2
What is a 3
When is an initial CANS assessment to be completed for a child entering care
What is
First CANS to be completed - 48 hours following the 25-day CFTM
True or False:
The victimization/exploitation item in the Risk Domain requires further attention.
What is True
True of Fales:
ONLY Team Leads are capable of adding a Caregiver to CANS
What is.. False
What are the 8 sections of a CANS assessment
What is:
1. Behavioral/Emotional Needs Domain
2. Risk Behaviors Domain
3. Life Functioning
4.Cultural Factors Domain
5. Strengths
6. Caregiver resources and needs
7. Potentially Traumatic/Adverse Suicide Risk Cultural Stress Childhood Experiences (Lifetime exposures)
8. Early Childhood
True or False:
You do NOT have to write a rationale for Centerpiece (0 rating) Strengths in the Strength Domain
Rate Jane Smith as a Caregiver:
Jane Smith stated she used meth within the past 20 days. She sometimes passes out with no knowledge of Tim's (6yo) location when she awakes. Jane has support from her mother who indulges in illegal substances. Jane has maintained stable housing for the life of the child. She keeps a job for two months at a time and has a 3rd grade educational background. She currently struggles with depression and is enrolled in therapy services. The case is being indicated for physical abuse and neglect. She's had two prior family preservation cases. This is her first foster care case.
Monitoring/Supervision 2
Involvement with Care 0
Knowledge 0
Social Resources 2
Residential Stability 0
Medical/Physical 0
Mental Health 1
Substance Use 2
Developmental 0
Safety 2